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EMPOWERING AND LAUNCHING YOUNG ADULTS WORKSHOP
(May 9, 2007) Randy Russell, Owner/ Founder of SouLore, Inc., Sagle, ID, 509-671-1598, announced his three day workshops designed for parents of students in schools and programs in the Inland Northwest. The next workshop will run August 3 - 5.

NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED
(May 25, 2007) Jeff Johnson, Founder of OnPoint Consultants, LLC, Loa, UT, 435-425-3625, announced the formation of the Association of Mediation and Transport Services (AMATS), whose purpose will be to establish best practices and standards as guidelines for the transport industry.

TRANSITION BRIDGE ACCEPTS STUDENTS FROM WILDERNESS
(June 1, 2007) John Grago, Admissions Director, Alldredge Academy, Davis, WV, 888-468-1828, announced its Academic Transition Bridge program will accept students from other wilderness and outdoor programs.

CROSSROADS ACADEMY ACCEPTING STUDENTS
(June 4, 2007) Samuel K. Dahlin, Owner and Clinical Director of Crossroads Academy, Ogden, UT, 801-369-0238, announced the Academy is now open and accepting new students.

AIMHOUSE EXPANDS WOMEN'S PROGRAM
(June 8, 2007) Dan Conroy, Founder of AIM House, Boulder, CO, 303-554-0011, announced the opening of Merge House, with a capacity for five additional young women. Merge House provides a less structured environment for women who have succeeded at AIM House for at least six months.

CHEROKEE CREEK SAYS GOOD-BYE
(June 12, 2007) Beth Black, President/ Owner of Cherokee Creek Boys School, Westminster, SC, 407-312-3098, announced Kathy Whitmire, Executive Director, is leaving the school. Beth and Ron Black will bring together all resources needed for a seamless transition and are launching an intensive effort to recruit a new Executive Director. If anyone has suggestions or referrals for this position, please contact Saul Rudman, Consultant to CCBS or Betsy Deane, Admissions and Consultant Relations Director.

WEDIKO TRANSITION PROJECT
(June 12, 2007) Patrick Ryan; LICSW, MBA, Associate Director for the New Hampshire Summer Program at Wediko, Boston, MA, 617- 292-9200, announced the completion of the first year of a three-year investigation of behavior change in response to short-term residential treatment in the Wediko New Hampshire Summer Program.

OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCED
(June 14, 2007) Anne LaRiviere, Director of Admissions for Optimum Performance Institute (OPI), Woodland Hills, CA, 888-558-0617, announced she participated in the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in San Diego. Joining her from OPI were Executive Director, Robert Fischer, MD, and Director of Counseling Services Jeff Kestenbaum, LCSW.

OPI ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR
(June 15, 2007) Anne LaRiviere, Director of Admissions for Optimum Performance Institute (OPI), Woodland Hills, CA, 888-558-0617, announced Katie Mikolyski is the new Program Director of OPI. Mikolyski has worked at OPI as Administrative assistant, Director of Milieu Supervision and Staff Development.

CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
(June 19, 2007) Robert Taylor, Director of Outdoor Recreation, at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 864-656-2353, announced a call for presentation proposals for the Second National Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS). The agenda will include discussion on best practices, learning about other programs and networking with outdoor orientation leaders. This symposium is for professionals in the field (both novice and expert level) and/ or students. Deadline for proposals is July 31, 2007. Symposium will be held October 31, 2007.

STAFF CHANGES AT ST. PAUL'S ACADEMY
(June 20, 2007) Donna Wittwer, Director of Admissions for St. Paul's Preparatory Academy, Phoenix, AZ, 602-956-9090, announced several staff changes at the school including: Dan Utrera as Director of Counseling, Cindy Spencer joining the counseling staff, and Jim Graves returning to the counseling department. Additions to the staff will be Jeannie Fairbanks, Juan Zazueta and Jessica Hale.

SWIFT RIVER ONLINE EVENT
(June 21, 2007) Paul Ravenscraft, Director of Admissions and Marketing for Academy at Swift River, Cunnington, MA, 800-255-1770, announced an online event hosted by the Swift River leadership team and students, to provide a program overview, updates and a question and answer session with faculty and students.

NEW ADDITIONS TO FAMILY FOUNDATION
(June 21, 2007) Emmanuel Argiros, President of Family Foundation School, Hancock, NY, 845-887-5213, announced three recent additions to the staff: Marcia Ertola, MSEd, has joined the counseling department with a background in alcohol and drug abuse counseling and special education counseling for emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students. Richard Reeve, responsible for increasing the school's scholarship fund, has both educational and non-profit fundraising experience, and grant writing experience. In addition, Iris Maclean, a new admissions counselor, brings a business background to the job plus several years' experience working with young people in recovery.

BETTON HOUSE RESIDENTS ACHIEVE 4.0.
(June 21, 2007) Michael A. and Roxanne Losicco, Directors-in-residence, Betton House, Scranton, PA, 877-723-8866, announced that two residents achieved a 4.0 average for the spring semester at Lackawanna College. Both young men have successfully balanced college, part-time jobs, 12-Step meetings and a social life for the past six months, and are now ready to move onto the college campus to complete their education. In addition, they announced Virginia Schneider, BSW, MSW has joined the counseling staff. Ginny has been a counselor with the Archdiocese of New York for the past six years.